Over the weekend, we held contests of all shapes and sizes and so many of you contributed your skills and talents to make this year’s Animazement one of the best! Thank you all for participating and congratulations to all the winners! Masquerade Novice Journeyman Craftsman Shooting Star Featured Idol Group – Love Live Superstar by Moonpact Best in Show: Little …

AZ 2026 may have just ended, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about 2027! Take advantage of our post-con deal and get your full weekend badge for just $55! This deal expires on June 10th, so don’t wait too long! Buy Your Tickets Now!

We can’t believe it’s almost time for Animazement! While we’re all busy with our last minute prep, what better time is there for some important reminders! Let’s start with some general housekeeping reminders.  Policy Updates We’ve also modified some of our policies for this year. You can find these new policies in detail on our POLICIES page, but here are …

Ticket sales are now open for Hirata Hiroaki’s autograph sessions. Please make sure you are familiar with the rules below. Tickets can be purchased HERE! This year (2026), Hirata Hiroaki will have three scheduled autograph sessions, one on each day of the convention (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).  The time and place of these sessions will be announced as part of our …

Our friends at the Japan-America Society of North Carolina are hosting a special event this Sunday, May 17th. The event features a screening of Poupelle of Chimney Town followed by a live interview with the creator, Akihiro Nishino. This is a unique opportunity to view the film alongside its creator and engage afterwards in live conversation. They are also offering …

Tickets are now on sale for our Special Sessions! Once again, we’ll be hosting Mini Tsugaru Shamisen Workshops and Sake Tasting panels. These unique sessions are an excellent way to explore Japanese culture. Seating is limited for each session, so we recommend purchasing in advance! Some tickets will be reserved for on-site purchase, but those will go fast! Ticket sales …

It’s here! The official 2026 schedule for Animazement! Please keep in mind that, because we’ve released this schedule so early, there may be edits or changes before the convention. Plus, we’ll be adding several more features to Guidebook as the con draws closer such as maps and listings for the Dealers’ Room and Artists Alley, the cosplay photoshoot schedule, our …

This year (2026), Hirata Hiroaki will have three scheduled autograph sessions, one on each day of the convention (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).  The time and place of these sessions will be announced as part of our convention schedule, which will go live in early May.  These sessions will be limited to fifty (50) autographs per session. Each autograph session will be …

Our Dealers’ Room is currently accepting applications for our 2026 convention. Applications will be open until October 31st at 11:59 pm. You can find a link to our application, as well as any other information you might need, on our Dealers’ Room page. We look forward to your applications!

The North Carolina Symphony invites the Animazement community to attend their special event Video Games Live™: Bonus Round! The event will be held at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh on Saturday, September 23rd at 7:30pm. Use the code ANIMAZE for access to the presale! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D0062C48E7518CD Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular …